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DMMA 394: Burgess v Ruttu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Seedorf (ranked 3877 p4p, 3859 weight class) and Messiah Magyar (ranked 129 p4p, 128 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cedric Seedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Messiah Magyar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Seedorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar forces Seedorf back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magyar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seedorf taking a breather.
Magyar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seedorf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magyar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seedorf avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magyar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Magyar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Messiah Magyar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magyar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Messiah Magyar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen McGarvey (ranked 2437 p4p, 2917 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 277 p4p, 325 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonald's choice of entrance music: Hell's Coming With Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephen McGarvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarvey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGarvey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarvey was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McGarvey throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGarvey in his tracks.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGarvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald thuds his shin into the meat of McGarvey's side.
McDonald cracks McGarvey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald throws a hook but McGarvey blocks it.
McGarvey checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from McGarvey misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McGarvey swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
A quick step to the side and McGarvey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and McGarvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a body punch but McGarvey moves out of range.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. McGarvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGarvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McGarvey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from McGarvey misses the target.
McGarvey avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A little feinted left hand from McGarvey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald throws a leg kick but McGarvey checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
As McDonald looks to move away, McGarvey throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
We've been told by McGarvey's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGarvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and McGarvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGarvey tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGarvey quickly recovers to half guard.
McGarvey kicks McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarvey lands with a cross.
McGarvey checks a leg kick.
McGarvey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarvey drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McGarvey is looking to counter punch.
McGarvey stuffs the takedown.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
McGarvey tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McGarvey wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
McGarvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald lands the left hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald keeps control of McGarvey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald lands a body punch.
McGarvey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
McGarvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarvey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarvey manages to avoid it.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarvey walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonald.
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into McGarvey's guard.
McGarvey pushes McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGarvey swinging wildly here.
McDonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McGarvey defends it well.
McDonald tries to clinch up but McGarvey circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDonald is looking to slow McGarvey down with leg kicks.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGarvey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McGarvey throws a big counter combination but McDonald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald drives through with a takedown into McGarvey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David McDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald gets a clinch.
McGarvey prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGarvey breaks the clinch.
McDonald drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but McGarvey keeps moving.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but McGarvey blocks nicely.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarvey pushes McDonald off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McGarvey checks a leg kick.
McDonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGarvey, pushing him back against the cage.
McGarvey wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McGarvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald throws a leg kick but McGarvey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGarvey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGarvey there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGarvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGarvey on the side of the head.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGarvey as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from McGarvey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but McGarvey is just out of range.
McGarvey throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McGarvey is looking to counter punch.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but McGarvey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGarvey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald digs a good body shot into McGarvey's ribs.
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but McGarvey defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throwing shots but McGarvey is blocking nicely.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald misses with a head shot. McGarvey uses the momentum to regain guard.
McDonald trying to control but McGarvey is working from the bottom.
McDonald postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
McGarvey managing to control the position.
McGarvey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGarvey's head.
McGarvey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
McDonald working for a triangle but McGarvey defends it easily.
McDonald working for a triangle but McGarvey defends it easily.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGarvey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGarvey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with McGarvey's head.
David McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGarvey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a hook but McGarvey blocks it.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGarvey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook
and McGarvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGarvey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch
and McGarvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGarvey checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGarvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGarvey throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGarvey. That did some damage!
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. McGarvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and McGarvey counters with an outside leg kick.
McGarvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephen McGarvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald tries a low kick but McGarvey avoids it.
McGarvey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McGarvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald tries to clinch up
letting McGarvey counter with a right hand.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
Stephen McGarvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarvey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGarvey finish him?!
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot by McGarvey.
 McDonald is rocked!
Good work by McGarvey as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from McGarvey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephen McGarvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald wants to clinch up but McGarvey keeps it at a distance.
McGarvey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGarvey is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGarvey on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with an uppercut that bounces McGarvey off the cage and back into range.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald looks to clinch
and McGarvey counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on McGarvey's shoulder, as McGarvey tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and McGarvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald closes the distance but McGarvey moves to the side
and McGarvey counters with a crisp right hand that drops McDonald! McGarvey lets McDonald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can McGarvey finish him?
McDonald misses with a hook
and McGarvey counters with a right hand from hell and McDonald is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen McGarvey!
A very excited looking Stephen McGarvey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jones (ranked 1047 p4p, 1944 weight class) and Schoonie Jenkins (ranked 132 p4p, 231 weight class). Schoonie Jenkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Jones's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schoonie Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jones drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands a body shot.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Jones.
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushes down on Jenkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Jenkins wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Schoonie Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jenkins gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Schoonie Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins jabs at Jones's body.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jenkins pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Schoonie Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Schoonie Jenkins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins throws a counter combo.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
The referee calls for Jenkins to work.
Jones tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jenkins avoiding damage.
Dan Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jenkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends Jenkins to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing Jenkins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jenkins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enver Karacan (ranked 598 p4p, 1740 weight class) and Diablo Oliveira (ranked 84 p4p, 204 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Karacan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diablo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Karacan lands a nice shot that snaps Oliveira's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Karacan misses the target.
Oliveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Karacan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliveira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Karacan scores with a counter punch that sends Oliveira to the canvas! Karacan smells blood - he's punishing Oliveira with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Oliveira has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enver Karacan!
A relieved looking Enver Karacan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materlak (ranked 275 p4p, 1031 weight class) and Kane Thoupos (ranked 39 p4p, 137 weight class). Materlak's entrance music is Marzenia. A fine choice. Thoupos has chosen 151 Rum - JID as his entrance music. Michal Materlak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kane Thoupos!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoupos throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thoupos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materlak. Materlak obviously looking to wear him down.
Thoupos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thoupos moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Nice body kick there by Thoupos.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Materlak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thoupos misses with a body kick.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoupos lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Thoupos tries to land a front kick but Materlak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoupos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thoupos misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Thoupos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thoupos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Thoupos's leg. Thoupos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Materlak catches Thoupos right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick from Thoupos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak slips under a jab from Thoupos.
Thoupos thows a leg kick but Materlak checks it
and Materlak counters with a leg kick.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Thoupos misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Thoupos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thoupos's sensitive parts.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Thoupos's shoulder, as Thoupos tries to avoid the shot.
Thoupos throws a fast counter high kick but Materlak manages to duck under it in time.
Materlak takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thoupos staying out of range there.
Thoupos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak misses with a hook
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Thoupos.
A clash of legs there as Materlak blocks the low kick.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Thoupos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thoupos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Materlak swings widly with a right hand
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoupos misses the target.
Thoupos throws a head kick but Materlak moves out of range.
A jab from Materlak misses.
Thoupos slips a jab from Materlak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak connects with a jab.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thoupos.
Materlak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thoupos swats away the attempt to clinch by Materlak.
Thoupos missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thoupos throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoupos.
Thoupos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Materlak's sensitive parts.
Thoupos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thoupos misses with a left hand
and Materlak counters with a leg kick.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoupos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thoupos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Thoupos saw that one coming.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoupos throws a leg kick
and Materlak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thoupos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Thoupos moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thoupos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Thoupos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thoupos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Thoupos off balance momentarily.
Materlak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thoupos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak wants to clinch up but Thoupos keeps it at a distance.
Materlak throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thoupos counter with a right hand.
Materlak connects with a jab.
Materlak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoupos can do to turn this around?
Thoupos throws a front kick aimed at Materlak's knee but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak blocks the body kick.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Thoupos defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Thoupos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thoupos counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak misses with a leg kick
and Thoupos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thoupos moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thoupos throws a leg kick but Materlak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thoupos.
Thoupos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Thoupos misses with a body kick.
Thoupos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thoupos is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs.
Materlak throws a leg kick
and Thoupos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
Thoupos throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Thoupos jabs at Materlak's body.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Thoupos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak slips under a jab from Thoupos.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thoupos throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Thoupos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak drives through and clinches with Thoupos against the cage.
Thoupos stops a takedown attempt from Materlak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thouposs head.
Thoupos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Materlak tries to work over Thoupos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Thoupos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thoupos lands a left hand.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thoupos to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materlak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoupos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thoupos is leaning against Materlak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
Thoupos swings wildly with an uppercut but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thoupos.
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Thoupos slips the punch.
Thoupos connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Thoupos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thoupos sprawls and moves away.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Thoupos responds with a good body kick, but Materlak manages to step out the way in time.
Thoupos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Materlak throws a leg kick
and Thoupos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Thoupos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Materlak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Materlak with a hook.
Thoupos scoring well with a low kick there.
Thoupos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Thoupos saw that one coming.
Thoupos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoupos.
Thoupos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thoupos throws a lazy head kick
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Materlak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thoupos pushes Materlak away with a front kick.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoupos was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Thoupos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Materlak scores with a sloppy right hand. Thoupos should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Materlak finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Thoupos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Materlak swings for the body but Thoupos moves out of range.
Thoupos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
That's time! Materlak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Materlak throws the left hand but Thoupos avoids the punch easily.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Thoupos throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Materlak lunges at Thoupos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thoupos's hand.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoupos.
Materlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thoupos. Thoupos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoupos throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily.
Thoupos slips a jab from Materlak.
Thoupos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Materlak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Thoupos counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoupos.
Materlak jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Thoupos down.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thoupos's sensitive parts.
Thoupos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Materlak blocks a head kick by Thoupos.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Thoupos slips the punch.
Thoupos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoupos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
Thoupos misses with a leg kick
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak avoids a kick to the body.
Thoupos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak tries to clinch there but Thoupos circles away.
Thoupos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thoupos moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Thoupos.
Materlak thows a body kick. Thoupos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Thoupos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane Thoupos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak feints and then cracks Thoupos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoupos down.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Materlak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Materlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thoupos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoupos.
Thoupos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Materlak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Thoupos.
Materlak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thoupos under the eye.
Materlak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thoupos can pounce on him.
Thoupos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Thoupos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Thoupos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Materlak tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoupos avoided it.
Materlak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thoupos's hands.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Thoupos's body.
Materlak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Thoupos feints and then cracks Materlak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Materlak down.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy body kick from Thoupos
letting Materlak counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut
and Materlak counters with a thumping low kick.
Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Thoupos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak swings for the body but Thoupos moves out of range.
Thoupos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Materlak lands the left hand.
Materlak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Materlak blocks the low kick.
Thoupos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thoupos misses with a body shot.
Materlak throws a one two combo.
Materlak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Materlak cracks Thoupos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Materlak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
A very excited looking Michal Materlak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Fantastico (ranked 396 p4p, 740 weight class) and Edmond Dantes (ranked 48 p4p, 79 weight class). Fantastico's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Macho. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Macho Fantastico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edmond Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Fantastico moves out of range easily.
Fantastico scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dantes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastico jabs Dantes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dantes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes.
Fantastico throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastico rushes Dantes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastico misses with a body shot.
Fantastico throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastico throws the left hand but Dantes avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantastico slips a straight right by Dantes.
Fantastico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastico finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastico keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastico misses with a low kick.
Dantes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fantastico lands a really nice looking cross but Dantes seems unphased.
Fantastico misses with an uppercut. Dantes saw that one coming.
Fantastico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDantes.
Fantastico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastico swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Fantastico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDantes.
Fantastico throws a lazy right hand but Dantes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastico with the inside leg kick.
Fantastico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dantes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastico misses with a hook. Dantes ducked under it nicely.
Fantastico lands a really nice looking cross but Dantes seems unphased.
Dantes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fantastico's head backwards.
Dantes dodges the punch combination from Fantastico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastico throws out a loose jab but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macho Fantastico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastico connects with a leg kick.
Dantes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastico instigates a clinch.
Fantastico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dantes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastico lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target.
Fantastico fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dantes is out of range.
Fantastico throws a leg kick
and Dantes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastico avoids the body shot from Dantes.
Fantastico throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastico connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastico swings for the body but Dantes moves out of range.
Dantes throws a fast counter high kick but Fantastico manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes misses with a looping left.
Dantes gets tackled into the cage by Fantastico. Fantastico maintains the clinch.
Dantes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fantastico.
Dantes lands a right hand.
Fantastico manages to break the clinch.
Fantastico misses with a hook. Dantes ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Fantastico.
A clash of legs there as Dantes blocks the low kick.
Dantes misses with a straight right.
Dantes looks to land a right hand but Fantastico moved out of range.
Dantes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fantastico finds it's way round the side to connect with Dantes's head.
Dantes misses with a looping right.
Fantastico scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastico misses with a right hand
and Dantes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dantes doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastico gets a clinch.
Dantes breaks the clinch.
Dantes blocks a jab.
Dantes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastico lands with a good body shot.
Fantastico missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastico with a nice calf kick.
Fantastico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantes manages to avoid it.
A jab from Dantes misses.
Fantastico misses with a looping left.
Dantes throws out a counter right but Fantastico avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantastico scores with a jab. Dantes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastico lands a jab.
Fantastico throws a leg kick that misses.
Dantes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Fantastico dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fantastico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Dantes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dantes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dantes swings for the body but Fantastico moves out of range.
Fantastico takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses.
Fantastico looks to score with a jab to the body but Dantes is just out of range.
Fantastico looks to land a combination but Dantes avoids it well.
Dantes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastico looks to throw the jab but Dantes is out of range.
Fantastico does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dantes throws out a counter right but Fantastico avoids it with no problem.
Fantastico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Fantastico.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Dantes.
Fantastico throws a sloppy head kick
and Dantes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fantastico's knee momentarily.
Fantastico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantastico.
Fantastico just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Fantastico misses
and Dantes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantastico moves away.
Dantes missing with a left hand there. Fantastico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Fantastico - just one landing.
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Fantastico.
Dantes slips a jab from Fantastico.
Dantes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fantastico scores with a nice head shot.
Dantes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Fantastico.
Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fantastico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dantes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dantes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastico throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it.
Fantastico goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Edmond Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastico cracks Dantes with an open hand slap.
Dantes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantastico lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dantes takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastico moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastico.
Macho Fantastico is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Fantastico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dantes throws a lazy right hand but Fantastico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dantes misses with a head kick.
Fantastico moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dantes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fantastico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dantes throws out a counter right but Fantastico avoids it with no problem.
Dantes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fantastico.
Nice cross by Dantes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico tries a head kick but it misses.
Dantes moves away from the strike by Fantastico.
Fantastico throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Fantastico moves out of range easily.
Fantastico misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastico looks to land a left hand but Dantes moved out of range nicely.
Dantes throws a counter combo.
Dantes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastico has Dantes up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Fantastico.
Dantes lands an uppercut.
Fantastico pushes Dantes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Fantastico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dantes misses with an uppercut
and Fantastico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fantastico throws a shot to the body.
Fantastico has closed the distance and engaged Dantes in a clinch.
Fantastico misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastico gets a clinch.
Fantastico scores with a shot to the side of Dantes's head.
Fantastico swings wildly with an uppercut but Dantes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Fantastico.
Fantastico lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastico lands with a short shot to the head.
Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macho Fantastico has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastico working aggressively here.
Fantastico manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Fantastico.
Fantastico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.
Dantes slips a straight right by Fantastico.
A little jabbing left from Dantes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Fantastico dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fantastico throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Fantastico, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dantes throws a series of punches but Fantastico avoids them all with ease.
Fantastico looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fantastico misses with a looping left.
Fantastico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dantes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Dantes misses.
Dantes lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastico throws a poor cross that misses
and Dantes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dantes moves forwards but Fantastico connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantes throws the left hand but Fantastico avoids the punch easily.
Fantastico staying out of range there.
Fantastico misses with a left hand
and Dantes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dantes misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastico throws a jab but it's blocked by Dantes.
As Fantastico backs off Dantes throws a huge counter combo but Fantastico manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Dantes misses.
Fantastico cracks Dantes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dantes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantastico throws out the jab.
Fantastico avoids the head kick by Dantes.
A head kick misses from Fantastico.
Dantes throws a big counter head kick but Fantastico avoids it with no problem.
Fantastico scoring well with a low kick there.
Dantes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastico bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dantes's head.
Fantastico lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastico lands a head kick. Dantes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick there by Fantastico.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fantastico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macho Fantastico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dantes moves out of range of the leg kick from Fantastico.
Fantastico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Dantes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Fantastico misses.
Dantes throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Dantes.
Dantes throws a right hand that Fantastico ducks under and follows up with a left that Fantastico also avoids with ease.
Fantastico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dantes moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico scores with a jab. Dantes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastico tries to score with a low kick but Dantes moves his leg out of the way.
Dantes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fantastico at a distance.
Dantes lands with an overhand left.
Edmond Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dantes throws a series of strikes that have Fantastico backpedaling.
Dantes just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastico lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dantes avoids the body shot from Fantastico.
Fantastico delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastico throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastico scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastico displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastico throws a low kick but Dantes moves out of range easily.
Dantes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fantastico.
A right-left combo lands from Dantes.
Fantastico misses the jab.
Fantastico blocks a jab.
Fantastico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dantes blocks a jab.
Dantes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dantes moves out of range as Fantastico strikes.
Dantes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastico misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Fantastico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fantastico has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Fantastico!
A very excited looking Macho Fantastico made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Valdenius (ranked 650 p4p, 1104 weight class) and Lance Thorn (ranked 86 p4p, 140 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn looks to land a left hand but Valdenius moved out of range nicely.
Valdenius with a nice cross.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Valdenius's shoulder, as Valdenius tries to avoid the shot.
Valdenius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdenius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Valdenius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Thorn prevents Valdenius from moving into mount.
I wouldn't like to be where Thorn is right now.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius tries to move to mount but Thorn blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn is not content to let Valdenius control the position.
Valdenius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valdenius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valdenius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thorn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valdenius goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thorn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Valdenius's guard! Nice work there by Thorn!
Thorn content to stall in guard here.
Valdenius controls Thorn momentarily but Thorn frees himself.
Thorn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdenius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thorn gets to his feet - Valdenius follows without any prompting.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Valdenius dives in and scores a takedown into Thorn's guard.
Thorn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Valdenius has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thorn pushes Valdenius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorn throws a head punch that misses.
Thorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valdenius tries to pull guard but Thorn holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdenius drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdenius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorn prevents it.
Thorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdenius backwards.
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorn slaps away a takedown attempt from Valdenius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobo Valdenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdenius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Valdenius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valdenius.
Valdenius passes into half guard.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Thorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thorn pushes Valdenius off looking to stand but Valdenius dives back in and keeps control.
Thorn trying to control from the bottom.
Valdenius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thorn sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Thorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valdenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdenius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Thorn cracks Valdenius with an open hand slap.
 It looks like Bobo Valdenius has been cut.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Valdenius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thorn sprawls and moves away.
Valdenius moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Valdenius.
Thorn with a jab.
Valdenius defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Bobo Valdenius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorn misses with a lunging right hand
so Valdenius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thorn pulls Valdenius in close to prevent any damage.
Thorn working a defensive guard here.
Valdenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valdenius stands and throws Thorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn is not content to let Valdenius control the position.
Valdenius is really struggling to control Thorn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn looking for a sweep but Valdenius has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Valdenius fails to advance to Thorn's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valdenius goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thorn is on top in guard.
Thorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdenius is retaining full guard.
Valdenius has an active guard here but Thorn has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thorn in particular looking to stall.
Valdenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valdenius keeping hold of Thorn's head, controlling as best he can.
Valdenius is trying to maintain the position but Thorn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is looking to advance position but Valdenius won't allow it.
Bobo Valdenius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valdenius tries to get to full guard but Thorn has control of the leg.
Thorn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thorn decides to return to a standing position.
Valdenius slips under a jab.
Valdenius blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Valdenius.
Valdenius tries to counter with a takedown but Thorn is quick to defend against it.
Thorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lance Thorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdenius slips under a jab.
Thorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorn jabs Valdenius right on the nose. Valdenius blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valdenius feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn throws a body punch but Valdenius moves out of range.
Thorn misses with a body shot.
Valdenius feinted with a counter takedown.
Valdenius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdenius misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdenius.
Valdenius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdenius lunges at Thorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thorn's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdenius, as that shot connected.
Valdenius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Valdenius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valdenius trying to pass the guard but Thorn defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobo Valdenius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends Valdenius crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves Valdenius back to his feet!
Thorn drops Valdenius with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Valdenius looks back up at him and smiles so Thorn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Valdenius is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdenius.
Oh Valdenius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorn slips a jab from Valdenius.
Valdenius moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Valdenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdenius gets a double leg takedown into Thorn's guard.
Valdenius seems to have got his legs back now.
Valdenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorn is keeping the position for now.
Thorn wants to stand up but Valdenius is controlling him.
Valdenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorn is retaining full guard.
Valdenius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thorn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdenius has Thorn in his guard.
Thorn won't allow Valdenius to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdenius pulls Thorn in close to prevent any damage.
Thorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valdenius is controlling Thorn's posture.
Thorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valdenius pulls Thorn in to control the position.
Valdenius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thorn stands and steps away. Valdenius gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valdenius fails to land with a series of punches.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdenius.
Valdenius looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Valdenius ducks down to avoid it.
Valdenius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Thorn misses with a straight right.
Thorn misses with a wild body shot.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Valdenius ducks down to avoid it.
Valdenius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdenius avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Valdenius slips under a jab from Thorn.
Thorn lands the left hand.
Valdenius throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Thorn misses the jab.
Valdenius looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Valdenius slips the punch.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdenius fails with the takedown.
Valdenius avoids the body shot from Thorn.
Thorn tries to move into range but Valdenius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valdenius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valdenius under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Valdenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdenius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valdenius has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorn. Valdenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdenius moves away.
Good exchange - Thorn coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Valdenius slips the punch.
Thorn takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn lands a big right hand that sends Valdenius crashing to the mat! Thorn stays standing though and waves Valdenius back to his feet!
Valdenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thorn weaves into range and cracks Valdenius right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Valdenius goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Thorn is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Thorn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methodios McIntyre (ranked 313 p4p, 561 weight class) and Davonte Durant (ranked 46 p4p, 77 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McIntyre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gallantry. Durant has chosen No Bullets Fly - Sabaton as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Davonte Durant!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McIntyre throws a jab when Durant was well out of range.
Durant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McIntyre backs up against the cage.
It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
McIntyre scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Davonte Durant has been cut.
Durant gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McIntyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McIntyre.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durant is defending well for now.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McIntyre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McIntyre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McIntyre struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
McIntyre tries to work over Durant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McIntyre blocks a body shot from Durant.
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McIntyre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durant misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
McIntyre prevents a body shot from Durant.
McIntyre blocks a body shot from Durant.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McIntyre obliges.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but Durant blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
McIntyre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durant looks winded!
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McIntyre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
McIntyre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durant.
McIntyre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow.
McIntyre pushes Durant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre scores a nice knee to the body.
McIntyre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McIntyre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McIntyre presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
McIntyre working Durant over with knees to the body.
McIntyre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durant takes a knee right on the jaw!
McIntyre lands a shot to the body.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durant prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant managing to block the knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McIntyre looking to throw knees to the head but Durant is blocking nicely.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McIntyre.
A short right from McIntyre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durant is rocked!
McIntyre connects with a knee right up the middle! Durant tumbles to the floor and McIntyre stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Von Kaiser (ranked 467 p4p, 1457 weight class) and Shaman Weaver (ranked 52 p4p, 147 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kaiser might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Punch Out Theme. Weaver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Close Your Eyes by Acen. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Von Kaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaman Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weaver.
Kaiser with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weaver to score with a decent uppercut.
Kaiser paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weaver misses with a double jab.
Weaver looks to land a left hand but Kaiser moved out of range nicely.
Weaver takes one on the button.
Weaver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Kaiser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Von Kaiser has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver throws a jab when Kaiser was well out of range.
Kaiser throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Weaver misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kaiser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaiser.
Weaver throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaiser.
Kaiser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaiser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weaver scores with a jab. Kaiser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Kaiser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Weaver throws a jab when Kaiser was well out of range.
Kaiser was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weaver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaiser misses the target.
Kaiser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaiser lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaiser throws out a loose jab but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaiser. That snapped Weaver's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaiser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weaver moves into the clinch.
Weaver throws a head punch that misses.
Weaver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaiser blocks a body shot from Weaver.
Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weaver or not.
Kaiser lands with a right to the head.
Kaiser misses with some punches.
Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Weaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaiser tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaiser misses with some punches.
Kaiser swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaiser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaiser backwards.
Weaver prevents a body shot from Kaiser.
Kaiser prevents a body shot from Weaver.
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Kaiser takes one to the chin there.
Weaver misses with a hook
letting Kaiser counter with a right hand.
Kaiser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaiser digs a good body shot into Weaver's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver blocks a jab.
Kaiser misses with a looping right.
Weaver feints the counter takedown.
Weaver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaiser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaiser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weaver swings widly with a right hand
and Kaiser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weaver lands a nice shot that snaps Kaiser's head back.
Weaver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Kaiser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaiser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaiser misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaman Weaver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Von Kaiser's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaiser punishes Weaver's body with a nice straight punch.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but Kaiser slips the punch.
Weaver avoids the body shot from Kaiser.
Kaiser sets himself, and Weaver steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaiser avoids it this time.
Weaver misses with a left hand
and Kaiser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaiser was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Weaver lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaiser off the cage and back into range.
Weaver misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaisers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaman Weaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kaiser finds it's way through Weaver's defenses.
Weaver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaiser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaiser is just out of range.
Kaiser misses with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaiser tries to clinch but Weaver is having none of it.
Kaiser throws a right hand that misses
and Weaver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaiser digs a good body shot into Weaver's ribs.
The fighters circling - Kaiser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaiser slips under a jab.
Kaiser appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Weaver lunges at Kaiser with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaiser's hand.
Kaiser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weaver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Weaver.
Kaiser is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaiser looks up at the clock. Bad move! Weaver lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kaiser. Weaver pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaman Weaver!
A victorious Shaman Weaver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axton Burgess (ranked 254 p4p, 472 weight class) and Reino Ruttu (ranked 32 p4p, 61 weight class). Burgess comes to the cage accompanied by I Can Only Count to Four. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axton Burgess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgess throws a jab when Ruttu was well out of range.
Ruttu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burgess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burgess misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Ruttu lands with a right hand.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgess.
Ruttu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burgess lunges at Ruttu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruttu's hand.
Ruttu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reino Ruttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruttu keeps Burgess at a distance using the push kick.
Ruttu wants to land a leg kick but Burgess is out of range.
Burgess misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgess finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ruttu misses the shot to the body.
Ruttu looks to land a left hand but Burgess moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burgess feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruttu. Burgess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burgess dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruttu. That did some damage!
Ruttu throws a series of punches but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burgess misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Ruttu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with a hook. Burgess ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgess misses the target.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruttu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burgess if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu throws a body punch but Burgess moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgess misses the target.
Ruttu swings widly with a right hand
and Burgess counters with a good low kick that Ruttu was not able to check.
Ruttu connects with a right hand. Burgess shakes it off.
Ruttu connects with a right hand. Burgess shakes it off.
Good exchange - Ruttu coming out on top.
Burgess connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu lands with a nice body kick.
Ruttu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu thows a leg kick but Burgess checks it
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgess drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
Ruttu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruttu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burgess.
Burgess scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruttu should have avoided that one.
Burgess checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burgess quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Ruttu misses
letting Burgess counter with a right hand.
It looks like Reino Ruttu has been cut.
Burgess scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reino Ruttu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Burgess does it's job there.
Ruttu misses with a body kick.
Burgess has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruttu finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgess's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruttu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burgess might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Burgess slips under a jab from Ruttu.
Burgess throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu throws a lazy uppercut
and Burgess counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burgess lands with a nice body punch.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Ruttu.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Burgess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Burgess throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burgess looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgess.
Ruttu throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgess.
It looked like Burgess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Burgess fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgess has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ruttu throws an off balance right hand
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burgess throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruttu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu scoring well with a low kick there.
Reino Ruttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgess misses with an uppercut.
Burgess swings widly with a right hand
and Burgess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burgess chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruttu throws a lazy body kick
and Burgess counters with a good low kick that Ruttu was not able to check.
Burgess misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burgess tries to land a body kick
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu misses with a straight right.
Ruttu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Burgess keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu throws a poor cross that misses
and Burgess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgess checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Burgess checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burgess was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burgess tries a head kick but it misses.
Burgess misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruttu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruttu lands a glancing blow to the side of Burgess's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruttu lands a nice hook to Burgess's body. Burgess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruttu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reino Ruttu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Reino Ruttu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruttu.
Burgess throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burgess checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruttu misses with a low kick.
Burgess throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruttu lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruttu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burgess counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Ruttu misses.
Burgess throws a counter high kick but Ruttu was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the head.
Burgess misses with a looping right.
Ruttu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burgess slips under a jab from Ruttu.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burgess checks a leg kick.
Burgess is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burgess uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burgess misses with a head kick.
Ruttu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Burgess uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgess swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruttu counters with a left to the body.
Burgess walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ruttu.
The crowd cheers as Ruttu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burgess doesn't seem phased though.
Burgess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruttu.
Burgess is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ruttu sizes up Burgess with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burgess on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ruttu catches Burgess with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu feints and then cracks Burgess's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burgess down.
Burgess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruttu tried to score with a low kick but Burgess checks it.
As Ruttu backs away, Burgess returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Burgess counters with a quick kick to the body but Ruttu blocks it.
Ruttu misses with a straight right.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burgess momentarily.
A lazy left from Burgess finds it's target.
Ruttu checks a low kick from Burgess.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgess misses with a low kick.
Ruttu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burgess. That did some damage!
A low kick from Burgess is predictable there
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burgess throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruttu on the side of the head.
Ruttu tries to land a leg kick but Burgess saw it coming and moves away.
Ruttu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu misses with a kick to the body.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Axton Burgess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burgess has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Ruttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruttu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Ruttu!
Reino Ruttu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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